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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Manila, Philippines: Ned Colt) The arrest in the Philippines of Reomel Ramones, suspected in involvement with the "Love bug" computer virus, and the search for his girlfriend and sister reported. [RAMONES - says he is not responsible.] [FBI National Infrastructure Protection Center Michael VATIS - talks about the investigation.] [PERSON - says the couple were quiet and peaceful neighbors.] [Computer Crimes Division Chief Efren MENESES - says he is deciding what laws will apply to Ramones.]
(Washington: Pete Williams) The continuing spread of the "Love Bug" and other similar viruses reported. [Global Integrity Mark RASCH - talks about the Internet.] [FBI director Louis FREEH - talks about the FBI's computer experts.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(New York: Robert Bazell) The mapping of human chromosome 21, the gene best known for the link to Down Syndrome, featured. [National Human Genome Research Institute Dr. Francis COLLINS - talks about Trisomy 21 problems; talks about the importance of gene mapping.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Robert Hager) The rush to buy tickets for the 325 million record "Big Game" lottery jackpot featured; scenes shown of ticket buyers in line. [Maryland State Lottery Buddy ROOGOW - says this is the largest jackpot ever.] [PERSON - says he wants to make a million.] [Ticket buyer Ron DAILY - says he will spend 250.] [Psychologist Steve DANISH - says everyone and every organization will be on your door.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Interview held with New Jersey lottery winner Art Rivaldo. [RIVALDO - talks about winning the lottery; talks about buying his wife a car.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Violence against demonstrators marching on the home of a rebel leader in Sierra Leone reported; scenes shown of unrest.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Lisa Myers) Rising numbers of people filing bankruptcy due to high medical bills reported. [Linda WAGNER - talks about financial problems after her husband's injuries and stroke.] [University of Texas Teresa SULLIVAN - says many who filed bankruptcy due to medical costs had insurance.] [Senator Edward KENNEDY - comments on debt.] [Senator Charles GRASSLEY - says people who can pay off debts should.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) The funeral Mass for Catholic Cardinal John O'Connor at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York featured; scenes shown from New York of the ceremony. [Angelo Cardinal SADANO - addresses audience.] [Bernard Cardinal LAW - delivers eulogy.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Aboard the USS Lamoure County: Jim Miklaszewski) Growing numbers of military women at sea featured; scenes shown from the United States Navy warship USS Lamoure County. [Lamoure County Commander Ann O'CONNOR - talks about being in the military.] [Lieutenant Jan CARLSON - says women can do "what the guys can".] [Petty Officer Jennifer DELANEY - says she did all the same training as the men.] [Lieutenant Commander Tera SALO - says people should not have sex on the ship.] [Petty Officer Denise JOHNSON - comments.]
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